DEGRADATION OF CHINESE HIGH arriving at an arrangement whereby neither!
OFFICIALS.
country shall assume a protectorata uvar Samoa, The leading journals this morning darats oca, siderable attention to the situation with regard to Samoa, and, without arooption, they are ad- verse to any attempt to annoy the Banioan group, na proposed by the New Zealand Government
THE FEW HEBRIDEAS
LONDON, 5th Jornary. In scotiauication to the Pall Mall Gasetts, the Rev. J. G. Paton pleads for the ammoration of the Now Hebrides by Great Britain.
LONDON, 8th January,
A telegram, received on the 3rd inst. by the Shinpao, say that the Board tooiiod the follow ing punishment was to be inflicted on those who asked for pardon for the criminis Tang Chiang and Chi Yon-shu: Li-Hang-clang and Tso Tang tangto be degraded2degroos of their rank and to be relained in office; Ting Pac-ching to be degraded S degrass and to be dismissed from office; d'u Chung-ying and Chang Chih-tnag to be degraded degroos and retained in offto Cheng Pachon to be degraded 5 degrees and The Colonial affec authorities have stated to be dismissed from offios. A decree dated 2nd that it is now impossible for France to seize the Fehrnary confirms the decision, excepting Ting Now Hebrides. Pao thong, who is to be retained to öfins and to
THE EAIATHA DISPUTE, be degraded & degrees only-Mercury.
THE AUSTRALIAN-MAIL.
The China Navigation Co's stramer Taiwan, Captain Artime, with the Australian masil, arrived here yesterday morning. The suhjained telegrams, are taken from Sydney and Queensland files
GOVERNORSHIP OF NEW SOUTH WALES,
ZONDON, 4th January, Sir Anthony Musgrave is mentioned as the probable anccessor of Lord Augustus Loflas.
LONDON, 19th Janusty. England has agreed to permit the French Government to guarantee the tire of French erkjeste holding land in the island of Raisten,
THE RECIDIVISTE DILL.
PARIS, 10th January.
The cupplementary report on the Raoldiriste Lill has been placed in the hands of the Sexate, in which it is admitted that New Caledonia is already gluttled with criminals.
LONDON, 10th January.
The Times to-day pablishes an article in ro ferovce to the Residivista bill, and an opinion is oxprosed to the effect that it will probably be BLATUE OF THE QUEEN AT SYRNEY.
passed into law, hat remain addead letter. LONDON, Sth Jomary EXPERTEZ FEDERATION. Sir Froderick Leighton, R., Sir Sout Sawael; and the Earl of Raseborg-are ureanging for the design of the status of har Majesty the Queen, proposed to be placed on the pedestal at the eastern oud of King-street, Sydney.
ATTACK UN CHINESE IN NEW GUINEA,
"LONDON, Sth January, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Conservative lender in the House of Commers, in a speech yesterday, warned the new electorata that has been created by the Franchise Bill of laat session, that they ought to strengthen the ties which bind together the various part of the Empire, in order that the mother country may partake in the great future that awaits the colonies.
LONDON, 9th January,
BRISBANE, 7th January. Tho Chinose laggor Fore Gow has arrived at Cooktown from Now Guines, and reports that upon her arrival at New Guines in August last,
The London Chaather of Commerce has poti her crew of four, while asleep, were murderously attacked by the astives. The Hula man who tioned the Imperial Coverament to promote the way in charge at the time was seriously apeared: federation of the Empira and to encourage emi- A. H. Hing was carried away alive and subaegration to the colonies. gently killed his body, frightfally matilsted, Boing discovered soon after.
ATTACK ON CHINESE BY BLACKS,
Carone, 18th Janunty, On Saturdar o Chinaman working at the Pyramid plantation, on the Malgrave River, was attacked by fiva blanks.. His aries brought › several of his fellow-countrymen to his rescue, babetortly afterwards about 100 blacks appeared, and coming a defiant attitude, challanged the Chinamon to fight. Mr. Loridan, manager of the Pyramid plantation, arrived shortly afterwards with assistance, and the blacks then cleared out. Fears are entertained that nulees protection is afforded by the native police the motors in wolf defence will have to take the law into their own} hands.
GERMAN ANKETATIOT IN NEW OUITSA.
LONDON, 7th January.
Logoon, 12th January,
The Daily News considers that it would be to the banefit of the British Empire to concede the demanda contained in the letter of Mr. Sarvios. on Imperial Fedoration. THE ON THE GLADSTONE GOVERNMENT
LONDON, 4th January.
In a leading artiols, the Times mariutaius that the inespacity of the Cabinet to manage the ex- ternal affairs of the empire.constitutes a national danger.
LONDON, 5th January.
The Times daily attacks the Gorstrment in cuones of its inaction with regard to the foreign affairs of the Empire.
HEALTH MR. GLADSTONE.
LONDON, 4th January. Mr. Gladstone, who has-again bean showing. symptoms of indisposition, will shortly visit
Nice.
The physicians in attendance on Mr. Gladstone have pronounced him suffering from a return of insomnia, to which he was subjost some time
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MATRAR, 14th January,” The Indo-China S, N. Casator Wongsang, The sum of 50,000-franer-how-been placed by with the Indian mail, arrived here on Saturday the Government at Paris at the immediate dis morning. The following telegramaro extract-posal of Pondicherri Carscament for the relief of the distress cased by the late floods, and the ad from Indian papers
repair of roads and bridges. GOMING OF AGE OF PRINCE EDWARD.
RANGOON, 15th January. Hommar, 10th January- As a result of the present trade-stagnation. The Times of India's London talogram mays a number of failures Rere occurred in the that the festivities in Norfolk in honour of the Bazar.
Colonel Olcott is expected here in the Arin coming of age of Prines Edward of Wales were very successful. Numerous addresses were pre-from Madras. He will go to Mandalay to inter- sented to the young Prince. It is proposed to view King Theehaw. He will be the guest of o confer the Freedom of the City of London on Deputy Commissioner Pilcher at Thayetayo. His Royal Highness, and to illuminato in Eis
LONDON, 18 Jazımary. honour. The Prince of Wates will not apply to Parliament for auallowance.-
MR. GILDSTONE. It is armed that Mr Gladstone is expeated to resign..
THE ITALIAN EXPEDITION TO LASAG.
Rons 10th January. The Expeditionary Forco to Assab will con- sist of four companion of Bersaglieri, one com- pay of Artillery, six guns, and two correttes.
ITALY DUMTANDING MAUSOVAH.
LONDOK, 20th January.
Italy' has demanded of Egypt the onion of the port of Massowsh, and the demand has been supported by Earl Granville; but the Egyptian Govorament has rejected it on the ground" that the cassion would be contrary to the firusas of
the Sultan.
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SENTENCE ON ER EDMUND YATES.
London, 18th January.
The death ia zarownoed of M. Edmond Abont.
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The Earl of Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, boa forwarded & despatch to the Gar- man Government protesting in severa tarms against the recent annexations by Germany in inco. They have ordered him to take complate on Mr. Edmund Yates proprietor of the Worki Patna (New).
New Guinea
The H1 Robert H. Maade has bean des. patched by the Foreign Office to Barlia with the
TIT.
Loynoy, 8th January -Mr-Hausy Gladstone states that his father's Dajaot of negotiating for the buldier of a uterith is steadily improving, and that he will vaution to adjudicate on the rival claims in the
soon be able to resume his political activity. Pavilio.
THE OLD ORIENTAL BAKE.
Lerd Derby ropudiates any desire to exchange Heligoland for the German part of New Guinea. The athinda assamed by the Government of New South Wales in regard to the question is perplexing.
The Agents-Canoral for the Australian colo zis fool confident that Germany will abandon
New Guinea.
LONDON, 8th Jannary. Prince Bismarck declines to define the Duits of the German annexation in Now Guinea and islands in the Pacific until particolare be receiv el from the commandors of the warships which have visited the locality.
COORTOWS, AK January.
Losnow, 8th Tannary.
Mr. Welton, the official liquidator of the old Oriental Bank Corporation, estimates that the loas entailed after the realisation of assete will probably amant to £2,500,000. A dividend will be declared dirsotly the certificates of claims hara boss granted, without any further call be ing made upon the shareholders.
LATE
The Oriental Assets Company, with £1,500,000 of capital in baras, £750,000 in dobentures, have acquired for £1,900,000 the asste of the old Oriental Bank valued at £2,500,000; with the houest of the fall call.
LONDON, 11th Janasry. H.M.S. Swinger has just arrived from New
The Victorian Government Las declined the Guines. Say reports that H.M.S. Bazen has for of 19s. in the pound made by the liquidators gone round to hoist the British flag at of the Oriental Bank in satisfaction of the dal: to the 141st dogros of longitude, anderernment as a profazantial creditor of the
nanox, the D'Entraossteaux Ialsuds.
bank.
Dr. Finsch states that the Germans will pies.
It is estimated that the call recently made in hibis the introduction of spirits, firearms and ammunition into the burritury indexed by them the shareholders of the Oriental Bank will
dace from £75,000, to £1,090,000.
working in conjunction with tas British authorities.
The sentence of four months' Imprimament newspaper, for belling the Earl of Lonsdale, has been confirmed by the Attorney-General.
THE IRISE INVINCIBLES.,
NAW Yosu, 11th January An Irishman was stabbed to death in the och of Mr. O'Donovan Howa in this city yester- day for divulging, the secrets of the Invincibles. Mr. O'Donovan Rossa disavows all complicity in the crime.
New York, 13th January.
The Irishman who was at fret suppose to havó boon stabbed to death in Rossa's offion here, is still alive and is ultimately exporteil to recover.
GERMAN OPERATIONS IN WES? ATNICA.
LONDON, 10th Jannery.
News has been received from the Wont Cost of Afrion that the German corvettes Olga anıl Bismarck have landed troops at the Camaroona and punished some reballions natives there.
ENGLISH AND GERMÁN COLONIAL AGLESMENT.
LONDON, 15th January.
The Daily Telegraph publishes a telegram from Barlia stating that Ragland and Germany have come to an agreement to znfrain from the annexation of the Samoan Islands.
Sir Charles Dilke, spealing at Kensington proosterday, said it might be necessary to modify portions of the foreign anlonial policy forosd on us in consequences of recent erunts. Such modification, Sir Charles said, was less wise in abatract, bat more suited to the present condition of things.
THE "MIGNONETTE" SURVIVORS,
LONDON, 9th January,
The German dakis docting along the Northern
Au application. For the release of the Mignonette Coast of Now Gaines, and probably will be pulled dog by-the-Br
merirors who were seatened to six months' Mr. Ponilly, who has been appointed Subprintfor the murder of the lad-Parker,
has been refaied.
Commissioner, arrived hitro today in H.M.S Swinger.
Mr Chelmare, who goes in the Raven, will hoist the British day at the Louisiade Greap.
MELBOURNE, 9th January, Yesterday Baron Micuba solar for sunda scablegram to Prince Bismarck informing hin than the Maclay cast natives reject tas Garman annaration in Now Guinea.
AUTTAL OF MADAME HUAUES.
LONDON, 9th January,
Germany has disileimad any intention of establishing a protectorate over Zanzibar.
ENGLAND, Egypt, and THE POWERS.
LONDON. 14th January Madame Cloris-Hugues-the-wite of a Parisian It is curranals-reported that Frases Las prc dapaty, who was placed upon her trial for at-posed a ton of aine millions sterling to Egypt tempted-meter by firing six-ants from a nonuder international gasratas, but that the velvet at a man named Marin against whom she Porrera have ecfused a guanahon.
It is denied that Austria France, Germany, and dakon proceedings on the charge of defam jag her shiraster, bas ban acquitted in Paris. and Bassis will reply to the English proposals The occurrouge took place in the Palais de Jus-regarding Egyptian fasave by an identical note In a letter to the Tins Mr. W. E. Forsterton, under circumstances of a highly tragie na as stated last week. advises Mr. Gladstone to comply with the re-ture, and the cars throughoat has arcited much msining annotation claims of the colonies, as a public interest in Paris puregont union batween the Australian de randencies and the mother country, will othar. wise be unlikely
LONDON, 3rd January.
VIE, CZAR OF EJOŠIA,
LONDON, 4th January.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
THE WAE IN THE BOUDAN,
Camo, 7th January,
Lord Walseley telegraphs that Colonel Ste wart's convoy will start from Gatdul today for El-Metemmeh, which they expect to oodapy on the 15th justant if the steamer should be there they will communicate with General Gordon immediately.
CAIRO, 8th January.
The 42nd regiment has arrived at Korti, and starts to day for Marsei
Colonel Stewart loft Korti to-day for Gakdul accompanied by the 19th Hassars, the Camel Corps, the 35th Regiment, and the Naval Bri- gado. The wella of Gakdut will be protected by the 85th Regiment whilst the Gaurds and re- minder of the force will coatigue their marah to El-Metemmeli
CAIRO, 13th January, General Sir Herbert Stewart, on his arrival
It is currently reported that the Car has Lonnos, 4th Jaonary.
[ been crowned Emperor of Coatral Asia.
A SOCIETY OF DYNAMITEBS. "The di. James's Gazette says there is resson to
LONDON, 8th January fear that Germyny proposes to purchase tha
It is reported that the English detectives have Dutch portion of New Guinea.
discovered a Boretocisty of dynamiters in LONDON, 6th January. The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain Pre. Pennsylvanis, and from information they have obtained there is every reason to believe that sident of the Board of Trade, addressed a meet somer originstal the recent attempt to ing of his sonstituents at Birmingham last night. Me. Chamberlain referred at noms longth to the blow up London Bridge. recent course of events in the Western Pacific;
WASHINGTON, 8th Jary and stated that, although England was not en- titled to present any foreign Power from carry.
The Foreign Committee of the Senate has ing, out schemes of ectonisation, still if the bad andar constteration the proposed to constract rights of Australia are threatened the whole coal through the State of Nicaragca, to bas power of England would be patendal in defenon ander the control of the United State, and has of the Australian ostanies, which had became of reported in favour of ratification with Nicaragua. st El-Mefemmeh, will open up communication THE WEST AFRICAN "CONFERENCE, with Khartaner, but the advance of berope to BERLIN, 6th January. Khartoum is not expected to take place nufil tho A further sitting of the West African Couter-arrival of General Earle's forces at El-Motom The question of German annexation in the once has been held, at which it was reso.ved that mea, at the end of February, after tão capture Pacific continues to caso geroral interest among for the future the foreign Powers shall take steps of Berber. the British publie, although thera is a lack of prevent the oconrrones of slavery on the weat that arritement which prevailed when the intel-coast of Africa. ligens of the condust of Germany first became kuown. General satisfaction is expressed at the fact that the British protectorate is to be ex- tonded to Houn Galf,and to the German boundary
· paramount-importance in the Pacifo within t
last half-cantory.
- when defined.
----------LONDON,-Hå January
LONDON, 14th January:
Sir Charles Dilks, epoking at a meeting held at Kensington last night, expressed as his opinion that recent events would entail a modification in the Foreign and Colonial policy of Great Britain.
THE CREMANS AT NEW BENTAIN.
LONDON, 7th January The German Government has ordered two afeamers to be stationed at the Island of Now Britain.
THE SAMDAN QUESTION.
LONDOR, 19th January,
LONDON: 7th Juausty
THE CHINESE AT BEAMCI.
EANGOOR, 10th January,
It is rmoured that the Chinese in Blase havÓ
One of the rules of the African Annexation driven back the Baruese troops. No news having Conference, Dow being held in Berlio, proposes to notify that the Powers, interested will gua rantee adequate controlling authority over the countries unsered.
been heard of the previous steamer, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company are sending up another steamer to ascertain the state of affairs.
RANDON, 12th January SPLISH ANNEXATION IN AFRICA.
The Bhat steamer has not yet raturned. MADRID, 4th January, Great numira of refugees from Bharo have News has been revived that, in addition to the arrivod ut Mandalay, The Chinese, whilst wil. large extent of territory rooondly acquired by the ling to encourags trade, duine responsibility for Spanish Afripan Society on the west Coast of any body's safety. The Farmase troops are dis Africa, the Spanish Govegament has now an heartened. Thea has given presents to all nexed the whole of the seaboard lying between foreigners in Maddalay. Cape Moreton (P) and Cape Desta.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
LONDON, Ard Jaanary.
RANGOON, 15th January. The flotilla stanmor Kak Byoo has retornad to Mandalay from Bhame, and reports that the Chinese still hold Bhems, which has been forti
A number of Gerican emigrants will be den-flod afresh. The Burmese troops continue at The Earl of Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, views with disfavour the projected patched to Tasmania in March next.
nexstion of Sumon by the Government of New Zealand. Intelligence from Borlin afatas
LONDON, 7th Janaazy.
The death is announced of Prince Adolphe that it is generally believed there that Germany Wilhelm Daniel Auersperg, Austrian statesman, and the United States will formally protest aged 69. against any auch annexation.
· LONDON, 11th January,”
LADOX, 8th January,
The Agents General of the Australian colonies.
BERLIN, 10th JanGary
tasking the town unanuusssfully. Burmese rein- forcemunls hare aot yet arrived, and no rain- forcements have yet reached the Chinese. The American Missionary, the Rat. Mr. Roberts hence has been burned by the Kachyons.
RANGOON, 16th January.
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For Manila Per Dir JKU, to-day, the fth
Fraam, and Gerraaay by su trans-Atlantic line_33_1.4. af Steamers
RETURN PASSAGES-Passangerthassisk, at 4.30 PM. paid fail fare, re-embarking at & Fraun seu
For Saigon-Par Propantie, to-morrow, the
for China or Japan (or vice race within sir 10th inst., at 4.30", months, will be allowed a discont1 of 20% Fren Retara Faro: if re-embarking within ono vƏRT, avaliewapos of 10 will be made from Rotara Fare. Pre Rotaro Passo Orders, avail- able for one yew. will be inval.at a Discount These allow zum of 25, from Batur Kara do not apoly to through fares from China as Japan lo Burapa.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET The United States Mail Pickat City of New. Fork will badoantehoton TUESDAY, the 10th February, with Wails for Fans, San Francisco, the United States, Canais, Honolula, Peru, & which will be clovi as follows: --~
Fraight will be received on beard antil 4 P., 12.15 PM.. Registry ceases.
Tar be partei on bɔved the Parket with Lata Ff 10 cent,extra Pastaga until the time of departure.
on the 9th Feb. Parel Packages will be 2.3) r.a., Post-Oos olors, bat Carravpou-lands received at the Oss until 5. F.. same day: all Paros Packages should be marked to al dross in full: value of same in required. Invoices to
Cargo
destinato pot cu Sax Francisco
should be sut to
the Company's' Oficas | in Sealed Envelops addressed to the Catheter of Customs at Esh Pranciscs."
For farther information sq by Passign and Freight, apply to the Agminy of the Comps No. 504. Quaen's Rai Central.
T. E. FOSTER, Agest. Hongkong, 27th January, 163.
STAM FOR
COLOMBO, SINGAPORE, PENANG,
ADEN. SITEZ. PORT SAID, MALTA GIBRALTAR MARSEILLES.
ATLS BY THE FRENCH PAKET Tis Proth Contrast Paket Diowach vil be lapetebaton TUESDAY, 19 Mabry with all to the United King on. copt. at blev boosi, mil Naples,
égon. Straits Sants Batavia, Burmal Javlon from Madras), the Austrofasion Calories. Alan. Natal and the Op, Byypt. Malta, and Gibraltar.
The asast hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &o.
The Post O declinos all responsibility for Jaregiatore? Lettera osataining Jewellery, &o., and where Registration has baan neglected wil
ARINDISE ANCONA VEVICE, PLY-make no enquiries into alleged losses of such
MOUTH, AND LONDON,
ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS CALCETTA, AND, AUSTRALIA. W.B.-CARD CAN BY TAKRY ON THROUGH Brugs or LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, New YORE, AND BOSTON.
latters
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
THE EXILISE MATI.
The following houra ars observat in closing Wail, o, by the British Content Packet:-
Day of Departure. Noon-Money Order Olis ole409.
Post-
FOR SALE. DEAL SCHIEDAMSCH JENEVER in shara, ex diy.
Stane Bottles; also POMERANZEN Hongkong Fire Insuranc Company's Shares BITTERS and SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. PRIME SOURKROUT and RED CAB. 9324 per sbare,,
BAGE, in Jars, and Salt HERRINGS, in tins. Pexirular and Oriental STRAY: 200 Px.-Rogistry of Leitors uster
NAYSTATION COMPANY Steing of a mini msttar and patterævenisse- STORTING GUNS and RIFLES, REVOL-HYDASPES" Captio Serieanor with 3.00 .st.-Waila closer), «toept for Late Letters, VERS, and CARTRIDES, SHOTS, ko, ko Mails, will be Titelst trust may be posted with late-los-
of 10 cents Bu£iT this for LONDON « BOMBAY Aso SÛRZ - CANAL on TUESDAY, the 17th Febranty. 1.33 ..-whan the Post ce alegor'ontirely. 127 FOUR PN.
Cargo will be received our board nntil Tex A.M. Parcels and Spovie (Goldine the Offos until TEN A.M., OR the day of siling.
Hongkong and Whannes Dock Company
Shares-56 per cent, prem: Sellers Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steinboat Co.'s
Shuros-12 par share premium Endo-China Steam Navigation Co.'s Share=*=*
por veel disccunt.
China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited
-30 per cent discount. Douglas Steamship Company. Limited-Par,
awal.
Hongkong Gas Company's Sharos -$100 per
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Share130 par
share.--
China Sugar Redding Company, Limited-109
per share
J. F. SCHEFFER, 21 and 23. Pottinger Street Hongkong, 3rd April, 1894.
VESSELS ON THE.SERTH.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA, DİRECT. Company's Steamship
THE O
* ZAFIRO,"
China Sugar Retning Company (Debanturos)-Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the
abova Fort TO-DAY. the 9th instant,
nominal.
Lazoz Sugar Koning Company, Limited-$60 FIVE P
per share.
Hongkong Is Company's Shares-3145 per
share, Bayera. Hoogkong and Chins Bakery Company, Limited
-3118 par share. Perak "Tin Mining and Smelting Company
-$30 per mbaro. Salangar Tin Mining Company $13 per share. Pazak-Bugar Cultivation Company-fla. 35 per
share.
at
Silk and Valuables for Baross will be tran shipped at Colomb; Tea and General Chero for London will ha nonvacal vil. Braber out transhipment, arriving one week later then by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.
Olies Hongkong.
For further particulars togarling FREGIT and Pase apply to the PANINSULAN ORIENTAL STEAM NATHATOON COMPANY'S The Contents and Value of Packages are re- quired to be declared prior to shipæent. For Freight or Passage, apply to
Shippers are particularly requestel to note RUSSELL & Cn,
the terms and conditions of the Company's General Managers, Black Bills of Lading. Hongkong, 7th February, 1885.
1920
NB. Pris steamer takes Cargo and Passon- STEAM TO SINGAPORE, PENANG gers for Marsailles.
A McIVER AND BOMBAY.
Superintendent. Hongkong, 6th January, 1885.
P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Stammskip
---*KASHGAR-
will leave for the above place-TO-MORROW, Hongkong Hope Manufacturing Company, Litha 10th February, at THREE T.M.
mited-568 per share, Buyera
AMCIVER, Chinese Imparian Loan of 1881-1 per cent dis.
Superintendent. Hongkong, 5th February, 1885.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
M.
The reports of dissensions not the w Kachyena ay waggerated. A powerful nativo tribe is supporting the Chinese, guarding the
In the Reichstag yesterday Pritios Bismarck have decided not to congratulate Prince Albert alsted that the notion of New Zosiarki in pro-Victor of Wales, who attained his majority to posing to anze Samos was a precf that delay day, the reason given boing that the calabration comunniestions on the north side of Bhumo, and was damaging to Germany. He also mentioned was regarded as one of a semi-privata character. supplying mozzaries. Many of the Burmese
LONDON, 9th January, that a report was current that this natives of
troops have been killed in night attacks. The Prince Bismarck, the Gorman Chancellor, has Chinese worked the guns of the city with deadly New Guinea were opposing the Germans, and implied that the English were inciting them to determined upon an increato in the duties on alfest.
The rebel tribes ar muştering
in fores two do so. A great sensation has been, orated in corn imported into Germany
days' march from Mandalay, plundering the Berlin by the Chancellor's speech, and the Prask
The debate on Prinen Bismarck's proposal to country round about, and levying black mail. is expressing itself in angry terms against establish a subsidised mail sorvipe to Australia
Book, 17th January. England.
LONDON, 13th January, and the vast has been continged in commitico of The Missionary, Mr. Roberts's, house at Princo Bismarck, in the Reichstag yesterday the Reichstag. In spite of the opposition shown Ehamo was burnt by the Eschguns, not in angōr, stated if England approved of the hotality of by the Government to the sobere,a sub-committee but to prevent its occupation by the Burrasse, it
boing in a commanding position. the colonists to the orman karerations in the has been appointed to consider the details.
LONDON, 11th January. - In addition to the loss of Basmo, King Thea Facific it would be necessary for Gormany to
Bamears are current to the effect that tenders bow has received intelligence that his Governor support her policy by the aid of the Power op for huge loss will shortly be invited by the of Magway has been murdered; and 3,000 more posed to England te farther stated his groat
men have been crdered to procood against the Burprise at the proposal of New Zealand to break French Government,
LONDON, 12th January.
Shans.
the matust agreement by amazing the Sations. The Australian banks have abandoned "the
Princo Bismarck has since stated that it is understood between the Governments of Greattention to import £2,000,000 worth of bullion Britain and Germany that the status at present to London shortly.
It is sauronnced that Fehru Pasha is coming existing in Sumon is not to be altored without a
LONDON, 15th January, mutual agreement between the two countries. He further disclaims any idea of war with Eng-
land and has every donûdence that the differ-
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
BOMBAY, 9th January.
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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. -
On date
Previous On dato
day at 30 a.m. | et ★ pics. Até p.m.
FOR LONDON SUEZ CANAL
BE Company's Steamship'
THE
"ACHILLES,"
FOR SALE.
| 3.40
M.-Late Letters may be posted on boar the packat with late fee of 10 cents, until time of departure.
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THE PRINCH MAIL. Day befors Départure. SP.M., Mongy Onler Ofie closes. Post Ofog aleses, except the night box, which is alwaga oran out of office hours.
Day of Departure.
7 A.M., Post Offico opa. 10A.M. Registry of Letters cesses. Posting of
all printed matter av patterns CONVEY. LA., Mail plases, ezospt for Luts Lettera. 11.10A.M., Lettors may be posted with Late Foo
of 10 cents antil
11.90, when the Post Oos eloma antiraly. 11.40 ... Este Letters may be posted on boat l the packet with Late Fee of 10 Cents aut time of departure.
No responsibility can be accented by the Post Offles for errousons replies to verbal enquiries, or to rates addressed to subordinate officers. The shroffs told off to sell stamps should especially not be regarded as abla to zice correct informa- SE-AETDECKS tion The Post-Gabalone to the standard on CHAMPAGNE, 1890, WHITE SEAL all points on which snoh information may bu
required.
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$19 $20
Captain Anderson, will be despataked sa abore
on WEDNESDAY, the 11th instant.
par esse of 1 dozen quarta.
. per ease of 2 dozen vids. HAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE
$24............per eass of 1 dozen quarts. CHATEAU LAROSE
perlesss of 1 dozen quarts. PONTST CANET.
$9.50...por ensa of 1 dozen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX,
per essa of 1 dozen quaris.
$12......
$7.50
$8.50
per case of 2 dozen piata. LORMONT.
• 148
$5.
pur case of I daran quarts. ..per case of 2 dozen plats.
ALSO
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta
Hongkong, 6th February, 1885.
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. NIE A I German Bark
THE
"IND."
Hookalmana, Master, wilt load here for th above Ports, ned will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkang, Bth-December 1884.
2297
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE A I Gorman Nark
"PAX."
Gille, Master, will load here for the above Forts, and will have quick despatel.
For Freight apply today!
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hangkong, 2nd December, 1884
FOR NEW YORK.
■HE 9/8 L II American Brgt.
T
"H. C. SIBLEY," Fowler Maater, will load fiero for the above port and will have quick despatol.
For Freight apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
[237 Hongkong, 24th January, 1885.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
3.44 90 E93 LIL American Ship
Haraamter... Tomperstars Hamidity Direction of wind
645
57 7.
56.1
$8
EN.E
5
jo.d
o.d.
image.
Lord Randolph Churchill, despite the shyness Forha of wind ho has shown sinos bis azzival in India, baa Weather Mr. P. J. Smyth, M.P. for Tipperary, is dead, made a good uteof his cyportunities ef naquring | Kia
BERLIN, 14th January, information upon questions of contemporary in-
ences between the two countries will be settled aiment part in the prosecution of Bocialists was houses, and has had an interview with a number by goodwill and diplomacy.
The Imperial Government have refused to par stabbed to death to day in Frankfort. The mur of native gentlemen at Mr. Malabari's when a mit the anacration of Sacs by New Zealazd, darer is not yet arrested.
A polios official who has recently taken a pro-terest. He has visited a number of Hindoo
on the ground that a mutual agronment is being
caroful representation of the wants of the com- munity was made to him. ·
m - HOMMAT, 12th January,
arranged between Germany and Great Britain, whereby both countries agree to maintain the Thenght I "Tis winter:" this thought, "Not wo. An attempt was made to-day on the life of Bir; treedoms of Samos and Tany
Not in chill winter do such roses blow:TM
For o'er her badino risps sweatly played
The Standard of. to-day states that negotia-And to her cheeks with lovely coming strayed tions are in progress between the Governmenta Tocaght1, Tis mammter," then I thought, “Ah! noy of Great Britain and Germany with a vigy of | Binos qli thang zosen rest on driven angwa
-BALOWITJs eelsood to 37 degrees Fahrenheit di
the fee of those is inches, Leatha and handrother
TEMPERATOR in the shade in dege and truth
Tahzehelt.
2. Hower in percentages of anturation, the humidity of
'air retiumcure wit
-L-RBIDE De belast
--Voce oF INN WIND-acsozólag i malom
5-SEATS OF The Way B. Waguky. delantal louis U. dizelerin, log, G. gloomy, Hail; Hght.
; 17, are vast, P, passag showze; Qualy Mungal Dass Nabocboy by a Pardoni sepay whois; V. Mahir, W. de freti- who shot at him, but without serious effect..
BALY in a user, sau
vredile
W. DOBERCK.
H.M.8. Osprey arrived hero this evening for repair. A few days ago the captured a slave Hangkong Observatory, 8th February, 1835.
“COMMODORE," Blamhard, Master, will load here for the abero Port, and will have quick daspatol.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
1800 Hongkong, 4th February, 185,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 100 A. T. British bip
WESTERN MONARCH,” Frlolassa, Master, will load hers for the aborS Port, and will have quick Jaspatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 8th Jaquary, 1895.
CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, ist Jannary, 1884.
FOR SALE
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
----- POSTAL NOTER.
1-Portal Notag of the values used bolow, yable within three months at any Pust Olios in the United Kingdom, at Gibraltar, or si Constantipople, can be obtained at Hongkong r at any British Post Ose in China (except Hoihow and Tientsin at the following painos, which include Coraurission |----
30 coals. 15... .....:81.50.
$5.80. All money orcars on the United Kingdom for suma not exagading E5 applied for at Hongkong or Elanghai will be grouted by means of these [18
Notes.
10...........82.95.
20/-
2.-The purchaser of any Postal Noto should keep a maiorandum of its date and number. He must fill in the Payer's nams before parting. ACCONE'S SHERRY- by Sir with it. He may also in the wome of the Office where payment is to be mado If this is not done the note is parable (within three months) anywhore in the United Kingdom, at Gibraltar, or at Constantinople-Any-Postal Nube tray be crossed to a Bank.
FREDERICK PERKINS. LONDON.
MANZANILLA
In case of 1 dmxon questa
·LIGHT DRY.
In our of 1 dezem quarts.
LAGER BIER-Pts, and Qia.
ALE, BARS & Co., FAL-Que, and Pis [BTOUT, GUINNESS EXTRA-Qts, and Pis.
Apply to
W, G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings. Solo Arents fur China.
Hongkong, 1st November, 1884.
in
3-Postal Notes should always be forwarded Registered Cores. If this precaution is not taker NO ENQUIRIES WHATEVER will be made as to the loss or alleged less of any Nota. No -refund can be made in any ecse, ...
4-Postal Notes ised in the United King. dam are not payable in Hongkong or China. [ag
AND R TENNENT ALES and
PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & BONS
Morohant Navy
Navy Boiled Long Flax
CANVAS.
Crowa ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongleng, 11th Hay 1867.
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"LEONHARDI QUELLE.” NATURAL GERMAN. SELTZER
--- WATER, N
OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
NOT
Naithor the CAPTAINS, the ADEYra, sor the OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Offlcars or the Crews of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour.—
ALDEN BESSE, Am. bk, J. A. O'Brian.-Hel-
chars & Co.
COMMODORE, A. ship, Blanchard.-Order. COLOMA, Am. bk. . . Noyes--Melchors S
Co.
Bottel at the Saltzar-Spring near Gross KETELY, Brit, bark, W. Crichton-Captain.
HELICON, Am. ship J. B. Hows-Arnbold, ben, in Cases of & Dozen Pints, 39.50 per Cha FUSTAU & Co-Bola Agouts.
Karbarg & Co. Hongking, 31st January, 1893.
ОБЕРИ GILLOFT STEEL PENS.
GOLD
MED
PARTS, 1878.
111
Sold by all Statlengre and Dealers.
1425 M. CARMICHAEL Brit. bk. Taylor-Captain-
MARTHA Brit. bk. A. KoPherson.-Arnhold,
Karborg & Co.
S
[943
NICOLAS. THAYER, Am. k., E 9. Crosby---
Captain-
NORTH AMERICAN, Am. sh., Vallott-Order. WILLIE Brit. S/. sch., D. Allin-Moyer & Co. Wantus; Ger, sok, . Sachse--Wieler & Co, WELCOMER. Brit str, W. R. Cordelà,-
Butterfeld & Swire,
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